occupant
word
Definition
A person or group who lives in, uses, or is present in a place at a particular time, such as a house, room, or vehicle.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or neutrally, not casual. Commonly refers to people in buildings, rooms, or vehicles. Don't confuse with 'resident' (long-term inhabitant) or 'tenant' (renter). 'Occupant' is general and can refer to anyone present at the time.
Spanish: ocupantePortuguese (BR): ocupantePortuguese (PT): ocupanteChinese (Simplified): 居住者 - 使用者Chinese (Traditional): 居住者 - 使用者Hindi: निवासीArabic: شاغلBengali: অধিবাসী - বসবাসকারী - ব্যবহারকারীRussian: житель - находящийся (в помещении)Japanese: 居住者 - 占有者Vietnamese: người ở - người sử dụngKorean: 거주자 - 탑승자Turkish: sakin - içinde bulunan kişiUrdu: مقیم - موجود شخصIndonesian: penghuni - penumpang
Example Sentences
The occupant of the apartment was not home.
basic
Each car seat must have only one occupant.
basic
The police spoke to the occupant of the house.
basic
The only occupant left the building just before the fire started.
natural
It’s unclear how long the previous occupant had been living there.
natural
Do you know who the current occupant of that office is?
natural